# SDR VTZA97696

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 16, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N495UE
- Make and model: Bag JETSTM3201
- Aircraft serial: 818
- System (JASC): [2810 · Fuel Storage](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2810)
- Part: Sealant
- Condition: Out Of Position
- Location: Fuel System
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A, E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VTZA97696

## Discrepancy

FLT 918 - LYH-IAD - DURING CLIMB MADE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING DUE TO RIGHT ENGINE RPM SURGING.  ENGINE SHUT DOWN AFTER 2 SURGES.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND SEALANT PARTIALLY BLOCKING INLET TO NEGATIVE G TANK.  MAINTENANCE REMOVED EXCESS SEALANT AND PERFORMED GROUND RUN, OPS CHECK OK.  AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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